Exhaust clamps reuseable?
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: People's Republic of Boulder Colorado
I've re-used those clamps before with no problems... so far!
On the other hand, they're not too awful pricey so sometimes I do replace them with new ones. IMHO, re-using one one time seems OK from my experience.
On the other hand, they're not too awful pricey so sometimes I do replace them with new ones. IMHO, re-using one one time seems OK from my experience.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Michigan 15 Minutes East Of Hell
Guys
I am doing a very serious cleaning of my 2001 FLHT and disasembled the exhaust. The manual say not to reuse the torque clamps that hold the pipes and mufflers together to prevent leaks. I'd like to reasemble if it's reasonable to use the old clamps. Any opinions on if it's crucial to prevent leaks?
Thanks
I am doing a very serious cleaning of my 2001 FLHT and disasembled the exhaust. The manual say not to reuse the torque clamps that hold the pipes and mufflers together to prevent leaks. I'd like to reasemble if it's reasonable to use the old clamps. Any opinions on if it's crucial to prevent leaks?
Thanks
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 1,596
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From: Cherokee Co. Georgia
Just thinking & wondering, how many times I have had rear tires replaced, never remember paying for an exhaust clamp. I know at least 1 muffler had to come off each time. Any of y'all remember paying for a clamp with a tire change?
Me too,but when they wont stay tight I get out the air wrench..
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Simi Valley, CA
I've used them over and over many times. In fact, I've never purchased a new one. I'll continue to use the clamps until they fail to seal, if they ever do. And if and when they ever do fail to seal, I'll probably just add a little high-temp rtv to the equation and continue using the old clamp, or replace the clamp with another used one I have laying around.
Personally, I don't ever see myself buying a new exhaust clamp.
The clamps on my 2011 Limited have been reused at least 5 times that I can recall so far.
Personally, I don't ever see myself buying a new exhaust clamp.
The clamps on my 2011 Limited have been reused at least 5 times that I can recall so far.
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 253
Likes: 1
From: New Hampshire
My Whirlpool says to replace the filter every month, my craftsman says to replace the blades every season. Bottom line is not every manual is the word of god. Through trial and error with a dash of opinions we find ways to cut corners without cutting quality. It's not a wheel bearing it's a muffler clamp, reuse it until it leaks then replace it.
Last edited by METALKAT; Nov 22, 2011 at 07:14 PM. Reason: spelling
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